Thanks, Josh. Ima - These four have come from four different sources. - I got the Bursera from Tropiflora (he had a bunch of older ones a few years ago). - The Fockea from a local nursery here in Massachusetts - was very surprised to see it there, too. It did not look much like it does now. Back then, it was mostly buried and had a bunch of vines wound through a trellis. - The Euphorbia and the Dorstenia from two different sellers on eBay. Most of my other succulents (Madagascar and S. African) I have sourced from Out of Africa, Great Petaluma Desert, and Rare Succulents - all on the web. I usually get a species in mind, then I start hunting! Tom

Laura It shouldn't be difficult to separate them - there seems to be lots of space between individual plants. You can behead them - chop off top part of plant (best to use sharp knife), let callous and pot up. You can pot up lower part (leftover trunk with roots) & you could get some new babies sprouting from it. It would be good to improve your potting mix, this one looks pretty peaty (hard to tell from your photo). They would enjoy more gritty mix - much better drainage. There are some skinny & tall plants in the background - are they succulents? Edited to add: here is a thread with very similar question and good photos: beheading echeveria Howard (bikerdoc) is giving excellent advice & photos showing 'leftover' trunks growing new plants.

Kelsey Do not only take plants out to dry out (but perhaps you mean out of the cachepots?) - if you have outdoor space, leave them outside for whole summer. Succulents need to be acclimatized to outside, and that could be accomplished in a week right now. After that, they will grow much better than indoors. Your cachepots are very nice, I am sure displaying plants in them looks better than plastic pots, especially if you are using them as décor throughout the house (I wouldn't get any awards for décor, lol. Vast majority of my pots are plastic, few are terracotta). That is personal decision, but be aware that even if you don't see it heat will build up in that small space, can't escape and keeps plastic pot damp longer. Leaving them out (plastic pots) for few hours after watering definitely helps (while wouldn't do it with many plants I have). This is not a criticism, just helpful hints.

Chyene I hope you don't mind - but since you said ..."I'm new to it all"...here are few tips: it may be good idea to repot plants into well draining mix, especially if they are in peat. Take off all old soil. Simple and well draining mix could be made by mixing Cactus and Succulent soil with sifted perlite in 1:1 ratio. It will also give you chance to see condition of roots, and if there are any bugs or disease. Keep them in shady spot just a day or two after repotting, and start moving into more and more light every 2-3 days. They all will like lots of sun, just do it gradually to prevent sunburn. When needed, water thoroughly and let all excess water to drain before setting on a saucer or a cachepot. If you have any questions, take photo and post...